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Relaxing Therapeutic Massage

in Santa Barbara, CA

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Relaxing Therapeutic Massage

Deeply relax while unwinding muscle tension. This can be a full body massage, or focus on troubled areas.  Everything, including pressure, is tailored to your preferences. This is absolutely perfect if you’re looking to work out some muscle tension while also relaxing into bliss. A great nervous system reset.

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Head, Neck and TMJ Focused Massage

Jaw, head or neck tension? This is an amazing way to relieve the pain and dysfunction around the neck, face and TMJ, while also getting to relax. This session focuses on neck, head, face and jaw muscles - including optional intraoral massage. 

Love from Clients…

  • "Incredible massage therapist. Top notch. Truly worth every penny. Not to mention she is a kind and lovely soul."

    Sharhazad Breedlove

  • "Lizzy is an excellent massage therapist. I would recommend her for her work and kind demeanor. She listened to my needs and is skilled at her craft."

    Theodore Ressler

  • "Made an appointment for a TMJ massage and it did not disappoint! I feel great, and will definitely be going again!"

    Mike M

  • "Very attentive and kind. Very relaxing and soothing massage"

    Lily Roche

  • "Lizzy has magic hands, I swear. Living with chronic pain, my nervous system was completely at rest when I was in a session with Lizzy. I have moved across country, now, but she has set the bar extremely high and I am continually looking for massage therapists as good as she is. The search continues!"

    Sarah Kravette

  • "When I first came to Lizzy I was suffering from anxiety and ptsd, I was in need of some serious relaxation and tension relief. She really helped my body and mind get back on the right track. Thank you Lizzy, for your skill and genuine care."

    Alex

  • "Lizzy is a true healer! Her energy is so healing and grounding. I hold all my stress in my neck, shoulders and jaw and her specialty in TMJ and jaw pain left me feeling so deeply relaxed. I typically have a lot of mental chatter but her techniques made it feel a switch was turned off in my brain and I was able to have a quiet mind throughout the treatment. I would recommend her to anyone with body pain, neck or jaw tension, or anyone looking for a major de-stress, factory reset."

    Chelsea Kelley

  • "I came to Lizzy for some pain I was having due to jaw clenching and her massages made a big difference! I ultimately decided to undergo some orthodontic treatment to help get at the root of the clenching, and her massages also helped with the tension and pain that came with the orthodontic treatment. She’s very friendly and was mindful of my needs. Highly recommend seeing her!"

    Tamara Murray

  • "Lizzy is wonderful! I saw Lizzy to get a massage specifically for my TMJ pain. Not only did the massage help alleviate my pain, but Lizzy also shared information with me about the possible causes of TMD and she gave me references for other practitioners that might be able to correct the root cause of my problem. I highly recommend Lizzy for any of your massage needs."

    Patty Bryant

  • "I just had a 1-hour full body massage with Lizzy at Ritual Massage and walked out feeling deeply relaxed and renewed. She took the time to ask about my preferences and the areas I wanted her to focus on, and she checked in again after starting to make sure the pressure was just right. I really appreciated that personal attention—it shows how much she genuinely cares about her clients’ comfort and well-being. My muscles feel noticeably softer and tension-free. Highly recommend!"

    Friederike Braig

  • "Lizzy is truly so talented and intuitive. It's hard to explain- but I've had a lot of massages in my life: the good the bad the bougie and the cheap. Lizzy's felt like she was so intune with my anatomy and just the right pressure and traveled to the right spots. It's like how I would massage myself if I could! Also I slept great!"

    Elise Kahn

  • "Lizzy and her space are a GEM! I had a 1.5 hour TMJ, head, neck, and shoulder massage because I had tweaked something and felt very stiff, in a lot of pain, and I was holding a lot of stress in my upper back/neck. Lizzy was able to get out all the knots and crunchy bits. The next day the pain had lifted, and I feel much lighter. Lizzy is very responsive to your needs about temperature, pressure, and whatever else you may need. I run hot and felt very comfortable. The space is peaceful and even has parking in the back, which is great when you are already wound up and then need to find a parallel parking space or pay for something in a big lot!"

    Maya Hargins

  • "Lizzy is such a gem! She has such a wonderful energy and is someone that it is very easy to connect to. If you are looking for some TMJ pain relief she is your girl! She is so knowledgeable. I highly recommend Lizzy and Ritual Massage!"

    Jillian Cardona

  • "Lizzy is gentle, skilled and very knowledgeable about body disorders."

    Mari Jones

  • "Lizzy is knowledgable and her work is magic! She is a must for a self care regimen."

    Savannah Jenner-Smith

  • "Lizzie was able to relieve some of my TMJ pain. She also suggested some stretching to help the issue. She provided a very comfortable experience. I would highly recommend her."

    Deborah Koopmans

Hi, I’m Lizzy!

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I've been a Massage Therapist since 2012. I'm trained in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Facial Release, TMJ Therapy, Craniosacral, Abdominal Massage and a handful of other modalities.

I’ve worked in healing centers, five star spas and currently have my own practice in Santa Barbara.

I love to help you deeply relax while working out tension in your muscles and fascia. 

I aim to create a peaceful environment where you feel held as you let go of tension and release stress. 

Addressing TMJ and neck pain/dysfunction is specialty of mine. I love helping clients release the muscles and fascia in their head, neck, shoulders and TMJ. It's such an effective way to relieve pain! 

I also love teaching self massage and TMJ release techniques that you can do at home.

I look forward to serving you!

With care,

Lizzy

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